Great Dane

Great Dane and Model

Canon 7D Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 ISO 200 1/400 f/4.0

Here's another moment when the unexpected occurred. During this photo shoot with my lovely model Miss Elena, a gentleman was walking his Great Dane. My quick thinking, I asked the kind man if we could use his companion for a couple of shots and as you can see, he kindly allowed us.

Weather condition, mid afternoon, sunny bright. What more can I say, most photographers hate this condition, however, one has to make the most of it. Backlighting, that is, the sun at back of subjects and you got it, no flash. How did I expose their faces, I overexposed my setting, it's that simple. Makes for a high contrast shot with specular highlights, no worries, you can see their faces.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Canon 7D Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 1/1250 f/5.6 ISO 400

I will have another posting of this breed this fall.

Here's another example of a surprise when I was photographing song birds at Claireville Conservation in Brampton Ontario. I mentioned before to be prepared for the unexpected, you just never know who's companion and what breed will show up. This gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgeback appeared out of no where and was in a perfect location for this portrait. I'll let you research this breed and you'll see why I loved this moment. More to come about this breed later this fall. I'm excited about the shoot I have planned. 

Condition of this day, became light overcast, no flash, all natural lighting. By now you are saying, majority of his shots are light overcast, is there a common denominator? Most certainly, professional photographers prefer this condition, especially when doing wedding portraits and families etc.